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Legitimizing surrogacy in Israel

A Benshushan1, J G Schenker

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Ein-Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel.

Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|August 1, 1997
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Israel

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Medical Law
  • Sociology of Reproduction

Background:

  • Assisted reproductive techniques (ART) and surrogacy are complex medical and ethical issues.
  • Global variations exist in the legal and social frameworks governing surrogacy.
  • Israel has recently enacted comprehensive legislation on ART and surrogacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and discuss the key provisions of Israel's new surrogacy legislation.
  • To analyze the implications of these new regulations within the broader context of surrogacy worldwide.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the Israeli surrogacy legislation.
  • Comparative discussion of religious, social, and legal aspects of surrogacy globally.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionLegal Approach

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  • The legislation establishes a public committee for case authorization and supervision.
  • Only altruistic full surrogacy is permitted, with regulated expense reimbursement.
  • Specific criteria apply to surrogate mothers (single/divorced), with provisions for withdrawal.
  • Child welfare is overseen by a social worker during the adoption process.

Conclusions:

  • Israel's new law introduces a highly regulated, non-commercial surrogacy framework.
  • The legislation aims to balance the rights and welfare of all parties involved.
  • This framework provides a unique model for addressing surrogacy within a specific socio-legal context.